February 8th–10th, 2013
Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare
www.oac.ie

Oidhreacht an Chláir will present the first annual Concertina Cruinniú on February 8th, 9th and 10th, 2013 in Miltown Malbay.
While well-established annual events such as the uilleann pipers’ Tionól, the harpists’ Cúirt Cruitearachta, Cruinniú na bhFliúit in Cúil Aodha and Cairdeas na bhFidléirí’s fiddle week in Glencolumcille provide a forum for enthusiasts and practitioners on most traditional instruments, there has been no similar celebration of the concertina in Ireland for a number of years.
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The Online Academy of Irish Music
www.oaim.ie

Calling all those who want to learn the Concertina: OAIM is pleased to announce the release of Edel Fox’s brand new Concertina Basics course. The first six lessons of this course are absolutely free, so log–in and get learning! These videos are all in HD and have been enhanced with animated graphic diagrams to enhance the on–line learning experience.
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www.thewillisclan.com

The Willis Clan is thrilled to announce that they will be traveling to Ireland and opening for Nashville country superstar Brad Paisley and The Band Perry on November 13 at the O2 Arena in Dublin, Ireland. November 14 they will be traveling up to Belfast where they will be the opening act for The Band Perry.
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WORLD AIR FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIPS

ON  SUN. 28TH OCT. 2012  -  FESTIVAL CLUB @ THE MODEL

www.sligolive.ie

The annual hilarious World Air Fiddle Championships where would-be fiddle players release their inner ‘musician’ in the most unique of ways.  Laugh until you drop while you watch the madcap antics of our air fiddlers or better still – allow your own imaginary fiddle diva to break out and make a stab at becoming World Air Fiddle Champion 2012.  Join SLIGO LIVE to see if you can possibly beat reigning champions or just for the sheer fun of watching others try.  The Championships are judged by the “clapometer never lies” barometer.  Even those who can’t play but would like to, and can do a pretty good impression have the ‘World Air Fiddle Championships’ which has proved such a hit at SLIGO LIVE each year. People are travelling from around the world to attend the now famous hilarious WORLD AIR
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Benefitting Wauwatosa Community Food Pantry
Local Irish Band Tallymoore to Headline Christmas Show

www.irishfest.com

Milwaukee Irish Fest will present a special holiday concert featuring local Irish band, Tallymoore on Saturday December 15, 2012 at 8 p.m. at the Irish Fest Center, located at 1532 Wauwatosa Avenue in Milwaukee, Wis. The event will bring the Celtic Christmas spirit to life while benefiting the Wauwatosa Food Pantry.
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Wed. 24th – Mon. 29th October 2012

www.sligolive.ie

Ten Days to Go!!  The Countdown has begun for SLIGO LIVE 2012

SUNDAY, 29th OCT. - LONDON CALLING @ SLIGO LIVE
4.00pm – The Glasshouse Hotel - ROGER SHERLOCK

‘London Calling’ is Sligo Live’s celebration of London-Irish Music with a host of musicians flocking to Sligo over the October Bank Holiday weekend.  Sligo Live’s traditional music programme would outshine many a fleadh beginning with a massive celebration of London-Irish music led by 80 year old Roger Sherlock. (more…)

8, 9 and 10 February 2013
Miltown Malbay
www.oac.ie

Oidhreacht an Chláir presents the first annual Concertina Cruinniú on 8, 9 and 10 February 2013 in Miltown Malbay.

While well-established annual events such as the uilleann pipers’ Tionól, the harpists’ Cúirt Cruitearachta, Cruinniú na bhFliúit in Cúil Aodha and Cairdeas na bhFidléirí’s fiddle week in Glencolumcille provide a forum for enthusiasts and practitioners on most traditional instruments, there has been no similar celebration of the concertina in Ireland for a number of years.
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LARRY REYNOLDS  1932 ~ 2012

Fiddle player Larry Reynolds  has passed away on October 3rd  in Boston. Larry was born in Ahascragh, County Galway  into a large family, he was one of thirteen children. He began fiddle lessons at age 10. Before leaving Ireland to come to Boston, he played with many céili bands. In Boston he was elected the first chairman of the Hanafin-Cooley branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann which he founded.  We had the pleasure of meeting Larry personally when the IMM team visited  Boston College and also heard Larry play on  many occasions in America including a visit he made to the  Milwaukee Irish Fest.

The Hanafin Cooley branch posted this short tribute to their founding father: “He worked tirelessly to promote and share his love for Irish culture through music and friendship. Condolences to his wife Phyllis and family, as well as to his extended family of musicians, dancers and community members that extends across the globe.He will be sadly missed, and it’s safe to say that his like will not be seen again. “

Writing on Facebook, his nephew Pat  expressed this heartfelt tribute to Larry - “Larry Reynolds has passed away, though his legacy and love for the music will live on in all of us who played with, danced to or just enjoyed his company. To all who learned from and played with the man, condolences. To those who had the pleasure of playing with him for almost 45 years, as I have, keep the love alive, and pass it on. RIP Larry and thank you for some of the best times of my life.”
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

www.culturlann-doire.ie

Macalla na hÉireann 2012, the famous  Comhaltas Concert Tour of Ireland, arrives in Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin on Thursday 18th October 2012

This annual Tour features the best of traditional talent drawn from the four Provinces of Ireland, they will perform at 14 venues from 14th to 27th October. Each year the tour assembles a fine mix of established artistes together with up-and-coming young stars. These are blended together into a fast-moving and colourful show that appeals to both the connoisseurs and peripheral fans of Irish traditional entertainment- a show that reflects the breadth and depth of music, dance and song.
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Sunday 7th October 8pm
www.pipers.ie

Celebrating the enduring legacy of Seamus Ennis
The Ace & Deuce of Piping Concert at Liberty Hall 2012

Na Píobairí Uilleann presents The Ace & Deuce of Piping Concert - A night of traditional Irish music at Liberty Hall, Dublin. Sun Oct. 7, 2012
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